Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vargasii
ID:
129379

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cabrera

Source:
gcc

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Revista Mus. La Plata, Secc. Bot. 12: 19, fig. 4 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000128708

Common Names

  • Gochnatia
  • Vargasii
  • Gochnatia Vargasii

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Description

Gochnatia vargasii (also called Vargas' Gochnatia, among many other common names) is a shrub with white flowers and yellow centers. It is native to the Andes in Peru. It is found in montane and subalpine grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Gochnatia vargasii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gochnatia vargasii has yellow flowers with five petals and can reach up to 4 cm in diameter. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gochnatia vargasii can be propagated through seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and rooted in a moist soil. Both methods should be done in a sunny location.

Where to Find Gochnatia vargasii

Gochnatia vargasii can be found in the tropical forests of Colombia.

Gochnatia vargasii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gochnatia vargasii?

Gochnatia vargasii

What is the common name of Gochnatia vargasii?

Vargas' Gochnatia

What is the habitat of Gochnatia vargasii?

Gochnatia vargasii is found in dry forests and scrublands in South America

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

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